Bishop causes a stir after a progressive priest permits a gay ABC broadcaster to take Communion next to his ‘husband’
Discussion on Catholic Doctrine and LGBTQ Issues Bishop Joseph Strickland, who recently left his position in Tyler, Texas, urged his fellow clergy during a plenary session of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to confront the apparent trend among some priests to stray from traditional church practices. He pointed out that certain rituals were being […]
New leader of US Catholic Bishops stated he would refuse communion to politicians who support abortion.
Archbishop Coakley on Political Interactions Archbishop Paul S. Coakley has expressed his opposition to prioritizing politicians in Church matters. Elected as the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops through a secret ballot on Tuesday, Coakley will hold the position for a three-year term. He has established a clear stance against engaging with […]
Ancient Communion Bread Over 1,300 Years Old Discovered, Featuring the Image of Jesus
Discovery of Ancient Bread in Turkey Archaeologists in Turkey have found five charred pieces of bread that were likely used for communion, showcasing intricate designs related to early Christianity. This bread is believed to date back to the 7th or 8th century AD. One piece notably features an image of Jesus as a “Sower” or […]
Liberal lawmaker reacts strongly after priest refuses him communion over controversial bill
UK Priest Denies Communion Over Assisted Dying Vote A British Catholic priest has warned a local member of the Liberal Democrats that he would face rejection if he supported the controversial UK Assisted Dying Bill, commonly referred to as the Suicide Law. Despite this warning, Chris Coglan voted in favor of the bill on June […]
Every communion wafer will be deep-dish.
Chicago Welcomes Its Own Pope Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prebust was named the new American Pope on Thursday, and the reactions from the Windy City are, well, quite lively. “From now on, all communion wafers will be deep dish,” joked one user on X, as Chicago sports fans quickly jumped into the conversation. “We need […]
Communion wafer thought to be a ‘miracle’ actually just covered in bacteria, lab analysis says
Morris, Indiana – Laboratory analysis found nothing miraculous about the red marks found on communion wafers in Indiana's Catholic Church. The discovery at St. Anthony of Morris' Padua Catholic Church is rare enough for a formal examination, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis said. However, biochemical analysis revealed “only fungi and three different species of bacteria, all […]
Trump Jokes Harris Skipped Al Smith Dinner to Get Communion from Whitmer
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for ignoring him at an Al Smith dinner in New York City, joking that she was “receiving communion” from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.). said. Mr. Trump electrified the chamber at the 79th Al Smith Dinner with a speech benefiting Catholic Charities, but Ms. Harris […]
Historic Survey of US Catholics Blames Communion in the Hand, Homosexual Priests for Lack of Faith in the Eucharist
In the largest survey of American Catholics ever conducted, a huge number of believers cited Communion in the hand, exceptional Eucharistic ministers, and priests as the most likely reasons for disbelief in the Eucharist. “Homosexuality'' is cited. Tuesday, Real Presence Coalition (RPC) released The results of the July 2024 survey sought to determine where American […]
Michigan Bishops Protest Gov. Whitmer’s Mockery of Holy Communion
ROME – The Michigan Conference of Catholic Bishops has called out Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's mocking of the sacrament of the Eucharist, calling the sacrilege “offensive.” A video posted to Instagram on Thursday shows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer placing a Dorito chip on the outstretched tongue of a kneeling woman, a gesture instantly recognizable as a Catholic […]
Whitmer Issues Apology After Mocking Holy Communion with Dorito Chips
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) apologized after posting a video mocking the sacrament of the Eucharist, saying she would “never do anything to denigrate anyone's faith.” in statement The governor said it was provided to Fox 2 Detroit by Whitmer's office. videoThe video, which shows her wearing a Harris Waltz camouflage hat and placing a […]